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LS05 FGP

2005 Volkswagen Shuttle

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,835 mi
Last recorded92,835 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Shuttle137,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 FGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelShuttle
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 92,835 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 92,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2024 85,603 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 84,319 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 83,871 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 83,845 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction Air Freshners hanging (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 83,352 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 82,311 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2018 78,158 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 78,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,757 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,757 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,778 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 55,600 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 53,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre has cuts not in excess to reach ply or cords

o/s rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre has cuts not in excess to reach ply or cords

o/s rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2011 45,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 39,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2010 39,224 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,067 miles

Coolant leak

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Shuttle?

Based on 3,083 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,081
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27
position lamp(s) not working 24
Stop lamp not working 21
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LS05 FGP is a 2005 Volkswagen Shuttle in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 137,177 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Shuttle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS05 FGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LS05 FGP registered?

LS05 FGP is a 2005 Volkswagen Shuttle, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LS05 FGP safe to buy?

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